Golden Ears Bridge
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CloseThis bridge is open to the public for a pedestrian walkway at the Kentucky Lake State Park. There was concern for things like bikes, skateboards, and the harsh winters that come off of the lake in the winter. They selected galvanizing as a durable coating that would not scratch or mar under the aggressiveness of the public, and would not corrode during the winter snow and ice.
They did not want a "re-coating" to add to their maintenance budget. In addition, they realized the time they could put apply a paint coating would be in the time of year the public would want to utilize the bridge. (The only walkway to the Marina)
Details
Year Galvanized
2016
Award Class
Newly Complete
Award Sectors
Bridge & Highway
Recreation & Entertainment
Water & Marine
Environment
Temperate Marine
Location
Gilbertsville, KY United States
Reasons for Galvanizing
Aesthetics, Coating Durability, Corrosion Performance, Prior HDG Experience
Components Galvanized
All the decorative and structural railings.
Tonnage/Size
Steel: 55
HDG: 55
Team Members
Owner
Kentucky Cabinet of Transportation
Engineer
Michael Baker International
Fabricator
Shawnee Steel
Member Galvanizer(s)
V&S Memphis Galvanizing LLC
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